Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'

Orange coneflower (black-eyed Susan)

Perennial

Patent: PP28498, Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc.

The Perennial Plant Association's 2023 Perennial Plant of the Year®

Sold in 4-inch X 5-inch square pots

Height: 18-24 inches

Spread: 18-24 inches

Bloom Color: Yellow

Full - Part Sun

Dry - Average moisture

Attributes: American Gold Rush is deer resistant, tolerant of drought and clay, pollinator and songbird friendly AND is a wonder cut flower for a little kitchen table pick-me-up. This winner is compact and forms dense, rounded clumps. Perfect for a "tidier" looking space.

NorthCreek Nurseries description:

'American Gold Rush' is a compact and reliable black-eyed Susan that forms a dense, rounded clump. From midsummer into fall, the plant produces a steady display of bright golden-orange daisies surrounding dark central cones, creating a long season of warm color in the garden. Its narrow, slightly hairy foliage gives it notable resistance to septoria leaf spot, allowing the leaves to remain attractive through the growing season. Well suited for sunny borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens, it also draws bees and butterflies while providing strong late-season interest.